Best 7 Conga Bars Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert option? Look no further than the beloved conga bars! These delightful treats are made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic chocolate chip conga bar or want to add in nuts, dried fruits, or spices, there's a conga bar recipe out there for everyone. So grab your apron, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the irresistible goodness of homemade conga bars!

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CONGO BARS



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Cashews, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, or pecans are all fine substitutes for the macadamia nuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes about 15 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups macadamia nuts
1 one-pound box graham crackers
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
10 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups packed sweetened shredded coconut
Caramel for Cookies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spread macadamia nuts on a baking sheet, and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Set baking sheet on a wire rack to cool.
  • Line an 11-by-18-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Using a food processor or rolling pin, finely crush graham crackers. Place in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of prepared baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle the chocolate over the graham crackers. Sprinkle the coconut over the chocolate. Sprinkle the reserved nuts over the coconut.
  • Using a microwave or double boiler, heat the caramel until liquid. Drizzle caramel over macadamia nuts. Bake until golden, about 20 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool. Cut into 3/4-by-1 1/4-inch pieces.

CONGO BARS



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Congo Bars are an amped up chocolate chip cookie bar with 2 types of chocolate to make them extra gooey!

Provided by Cookies & Cups

Categories     Cookie Bar

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chunks, or chopped chocolate
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and coat with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment mix the butter and the light and dark brown sugars together for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add in the eggs, vanilla, salt and baking powder and mix for an additional minute on medium, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  • Turn the mixer to low and add in the flour, mixing until just combined.
  • Finally add in both kinds of chocolate and stir to incorporate.
  • Spread the dough into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and lightly golden and the center appears slightly under-baked.
  • Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely before cutting.
  • Alternately you can chill the bars before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 303 calories, Sugar 29.5 g, Sodium 68 mg, Fat 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg

CONGO BARS I



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This was given to me by my mother-in-law; it has been a favorite of my husbands since he was a youngster :-)

Provided by Mellan

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup shortening
2 ¼ cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Melt shortening, stir in brown sugar. Let cool.
  • Beat in the eggs.
  • Add dry ingredients.
  • Add chocolate chips, nuts and vanilla.
  • Pour in 10 x 15-inch pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 72.3 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

CONGO SQUARES



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This recipe was given to me nearly 50 years ago, at a company picnic, and it's our family's favorite dessert. Now my grandchildren bake it for their families. When each of our three sons got serious about a girl, sure enough, I'd get a call from a young lady requesting "his favorite dish". I always gave the girls this recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 48 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2/3 cup shortening
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, melt shortening over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar. Cool slightly. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add gradually with eggs to shortening mixture. Stir in the vanilla, chips and nuts (batter will be very stiff). , Spread into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes. Cut into squares while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CONGO BARS



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My mother has made these since I was little and then I made them for my kids. They are great to take to a picnic as they carry well.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24-28 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2/3 cup butter (melted)
1 lb light brown sugar
3 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Melt the butter and add brown sugar; mix well and cool.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well each time.
  • Add dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Add the nuts and chocolate bits.
  • Put in a greased 9x13 pan and bake 350 degrees for about 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 147.4, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 26.3, Protein 3.7

CONGO BARS (RACHAEL RAY)



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Make and share this Congo Bars (Rachael Ray) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Clair__11

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup butter, softened
2 1/4 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  • Combine the butter and sugar using a mixer until blended.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, to the sugar mixture, mixing on low in between each addition.
  • Add the vanilla and mix.
  • Add the flour and mix until combined.
  • Stir in the chips.
  • Coat a 9-inch x 13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and spread the batter evenly into the dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, then cover the top with foil to avoid over-browning.
  • Bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out with moist crumbs. You will think they are under-done, but they aren't. Make sure you don't overbake!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 27.6, Sodium 147.5, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 22.2, Protein 2.3

CONGO BARS II



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A chewy bar cookie with chocolate chips. They are very addictive...you can't eat just one piece.

Provided by Paul Hecker

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
3 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 cup melted butter
6 eggs
3 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Stir together the flour and brown sugar, set aside. Stir together the melted butter and eggs until well blended; stir into the flour mixture. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 20 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Let cool for 10 minutes, then cut into bars while still slightly warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 39.6 g, Cholesterol 48.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 62.2 mg, Sugar 24.5 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the Conga bars will taste. Use real butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate chips.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the Conga bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help the Conga bars hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
  • Bake the Conga bars until they are golden brown: The Conga bars are done baking when they are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the Conga bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Conga bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their chewy texture and chocolatey flavor, they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat to make, give Conga bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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